Technology Translation Squad Business Manager

The Opportunity

The Technology Translation Squad (TTS) within the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is seeking a Business Manager to provide strategic operational and business management support for high-impact technology translation activities. Working closely with the Lead Technology Translator you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategy and business operations of the TTS enabling initiatives aligned to the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program and driving commercialisation outcomes and industry engagement. This role offers the opportunity to translate strategic objectives into effective operational plans lead financial and resource management and establish robust governance and business systems within a complex fast-paced innovation environment.

In this role you will support the Technology Translation Squad (TTS) a team of electrical engineering experts delivering rapid technical solutions to start-ups small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and industry partners tackling challenges in clean energy and recycling. The TTS supports organisations as they progress through Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) offering short-term technical assistance and ongoing engagement models. As a first-of-its-kind initiative in Australia the TTS is redefining how universities collaborate with industry to deliver meaningful real-world impact. For more information on the TTS please visit:

The role reports to the Lead Technology Translator and has no direct reports.

• Salary Level 8 Step 1 to 3: $127351 to $135421 per annum 17% superannuation (Pro-rated to 0.6 FTE)
• Part time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
• Fixed term contract 12 months
• Location: Kensington Sydney Australia
• Flexible working options

About UNSW

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.

The TTS is funded by the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) Program hosted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in partnership with the University of Newcastle and numerous industry collaborators. TRaCE is a $280 million initiative accelerating research commercialisation and innovation in sustainable recycling and clean energy solutions through to 202627. As a pioneering national program TRaCE aims to accelerate Australias transition to a circular economy and a net-zero future. By bringing together leading researchers industry partners and policymakers TRaCE drives innovation in sustainable materials advanced recycling technologies and clean energy solutions. The program champions collaborative research and real-world impact paving the way for transformative breakthroughs that benefit both the environment and the economy. For more information on TRaCE please visit - UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is the largest school of its kind in Australia and is internationally recognised for its research and education excellence. Since its establishment in the mid-20th century the School has contributed significantly to the development of electrical engineering in Australia and globally. It is a prominent school within the UNSW Faculty of Engineering offering a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and collaborating closely with industry and research partners. For further information please visit: and Experience

• Postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience in business management commercialisation innovation operations or a related field or an equivalent combination of education training and professional experience.
• Extensive experience leading complex business operational project or program functions within large complex or highly specialised organisations ideally in research innovation technology or university environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing systems policies governance structures and operational frameworks that support strategic high-impact outcomes.
• Advanced financial management capability including forecasting modelling scenario analysis budget development and strategic financial planning.
• Proven experience developing complex business cases investment proposals and funding submissions with the ability to analyse data evaluate options and prepare high-quality advice for senior audiences.
• Highly developed capability in leading process and system improvements including redesigning workflows implementing new operational methodologies and driving change across multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement negotiation and relationship-management skills with experience interacting with senior leaders government industry research partners and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex multi-stream projects or operational portfolios including setting priorities managing deadlines and resolving issues with minimal direction.
• High-level written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare strategic papers governance documents business analyses presentations and external engagement materials.
• Strong experience leading organisational improvement initiatives identifying risks analysing operational challenges developing solutions and monitoring implementation impacts.
• Advanced digital and data literacy including the ability to work with complex datasets enterprise systems and digital tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Comprehensive understanding of organisational policies governance structures risk management frameworks and regulatory contexts with the ability to interpret and apply them in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Commitment to UNSWs values objectives and ethical standards contributing to the creation of safe inclusive and high-performing work environments.
• Awareness of health safety psychosocial and physical wellbeing responsibilities and the ability to apply safe systems of work across all operational activities.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV Cover Letter and complete the application form.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

For role-specific inquiries please contact Matthew Priestley (Lead Technology Translator)

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For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Partner)

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Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 29 April 2026

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.